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    Quick Drive: VW Tiguan

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/08/2021 0 7 min read
    VW has an extensive range of SUVs in South Africa and one of the few segments that continues to grow...
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    Launch Drive: Nissan Magnite

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/05/2021 0 5 min read
    Nissan’s new compact crossover SUV, the Magnite was unveiled during lockdown last October and today I got to drive it...
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    Driven: Ford Ranger FX4

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/04/2021 0 7 min read
    I’ve driven the Ford Ranger FX4 twice in less than a month but had to hold back since the launch...
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    Quick Drive: Audi A6

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/03/2021 0 5 min read
    Audi South Africa sent me the A6 45TDI for a few days to test drive. It was during a busy...
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    Quick Drive: Maserati Ghibli Hybrid

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/02/2021 0 8 min read
    Maserati introduced its first electrified vehicle in 2020, the Ghibli Hybrid. The company said its biggest challenge was to enter...
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    Launch Drive: VW T-Roc

    Nafisa Akabor, 03/12/2020 0 6 min read
    The highly anticipated Volkswagen T-Roc has arrived in South Africa, making it the fifth SUV in VW’s T SUV line-up....
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    Driven: Ford Tourneo Custom

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/12/2020 0 6 min read
    I went on a weekend away with the Tourneo Custom, arranged by Ford South Africa. The company expanded on the...
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    Driven: Range Rover Sport

    Nafisa Akabor, 28/10/2020 0 5 min read
    I drove the brand new Range Rover Sport with a mild hybrid engine for a weekend away, which is now...
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    Launch Drive: VW Caravelle

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/10/2020 0 5 min read
    Volkswagen South Africa announced its new commercial vehicle range in August but last week it held an event in the...
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    Quick Look: New Audi A4

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/10/2020 0 4 min read
    Audi South Africa showed off its updated A4 2020 with Audi connect at a small event in Johannesburg this week....
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    Driven: Land Rover Defender

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/09/2020 0 8 min read
    Land Rover re-introduced the iconic Defender in South Africa via a livestream event in July during lockdown. I’ve seen it...
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    Jaguar F-Type Experience

    Nafisa Akabor, 22/09/2020 0 4 min read
    Last week Jaguar South Africa invited me to experience the new F-Type and Hot Wheels at their JLR Experience Centre...
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    EVs

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    Living Electric: GWM Ora 5
    Nafisa Akabor, 06/10/2026 0
    I recently had the opportunity to spend more time behind the wheel of the GWM Ora 5 EV. It’s a...
    First Look: Nio Firefly
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/09/2026 0
    Nio South Africa approached Recharged to get a sneak peek of its upcoming fully electric Firefly, a B segment compact...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/09/2026 0
    The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport stands out from other EVs. It’s spacious, opulent, comes at a price, and features...
    Zero Carbon Charge doubles EV charging capacity on N3
    Recharged, 24/08/2026 0
    South Africa’s electric vehicle journey is picking up speed, and the charging infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest routes...
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    Living Electric: Toyota bZ4X
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/08/2026 0
    Toyota launched its first electric vehicle in July this year, after months of delays. I was at the national media...
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    Top EVs sold from January to July 2026 in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2026 0
    Naamsa has shared its latest New Energy Vehicle sales for South Africa from January to July 2026. It’s a recording...
    Living Electric: BMW X3 30e PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    BMW makes a variety of powertrains alongside the many EVs I’ve covered, such as the plug-in hybrid X3, which I...
    Chery Q EV lands at R350 000 in SA
    Martha van Zyl, 31/07/2026 0
    Electric cars are slowly becoming a more realistic option for South African motorists, and Chery is hoping to accelerate that...

    Reviews

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    8.3
    Review: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
    MJ Khan, 16/10/2026 0
    I like to think of myself as a hardcore Nintendo fan, but every year I’m reminded how many beloved, critically...
    7.0
    Review: Marvel’s Wolverine
    MJ Khan, 02/10/2026 0
    Unlike pattypans, which I’ve eternally abhorred, I have a complicated history with Wolverine games. I played X2: Wolverine’s Revenge on...
    9.0
    Review: Onimusha – Way of the Sword
    MJ Khan, 07/09/2026 0
    I went into Onimusha: Way of the Sword with two glutinously conflicting feelings. On the one hand, I have a...
    8.3
    Review: Splatoon Raiders
    MJ Khan, 04/09/2026 0
    I waded into Splatoon Raiders with lower expectations than I probably should have. I never really gelled with the previous...
    Gimme: Kodak Charmera
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/09/2026 0
    A camera not for Instagram: Kodak Charmera — Millennium Edition, originally published in the Financial Mail. There is something almost...
    6.7
    Review: Fitness Boxing 3 – Your Personal Trainer
    MJ Khan, 31/08/2026 0
    Fitness Boxing 3 proves that Nintendo’s growing catalogue of fitness games isn’t just a novelty and delivers a surprisingly focused...
    Gimme: Acer AiTV
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/08/2026 0
    Acer AiTV Streaming Box is passable but not perfect, originally published in the Financial Mail. The Acer AiTV 4K streaming...
    Gimme: EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/08/2026 0
    Power hungry EcoFlow Delta 3 Max, originally published in the Financial Mail. There are cheaper alternatives, but the EcoFlow Delta...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11
    Martha van Zyl, 02/10/2026 0
    The Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11 comparison is more about what your watch understands about you rather than...
    Apple AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4
    Martha van Zyl, 21/09/2026 0
    The Apple AirPods 5 vs Apple AirPods 4 comparison comes down to one important change: Apple has made active noise...
    iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 11/09/2026 0
    The iPhone 18 Pro appears familiar, but the interesting upgrades are hidden beneath the surface. Compared to the iPhone 17...
    Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4
    Martha van Zyl, 31/08/2026 0
    The Oura Ring has always been a rather clever bit of wearable tech: all the health-tracking smarts of a fitness...
    The secrets to lasting success from Jacaranda FM’s Business Breakfast
    Recharged, 21/08/2026 0
    What do a tech entrepreneur, a business growth specialist, a Springbok legend, and one of South Africa’s most recognisable businesswomen...
    Samsung Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra
    Martha van Zyl, 04/08/2026 0
    Samsung has officially expanded its foldable family, and things are no longer quite as simple as choosing between a Fold...
    What you need to know before buying an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/07/2026 0
    Last week I was a guest on The Outlier’s webinar on their topical subject of EVs. It was hosted by...
    Scam warning ahead of FIFA World Cup
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/06/2026
    As millions of fans worldwide are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are exploiting this interest. Kaspersky experts have...
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